Reason for the Ranking (Top 210)
This month we introduce our updated Class of 2021 rankings!! Rankings are subjective and PrepHoops.com ranks purely upon potential and where the player will be at their basketball peak. Production factors in only when helping prove the potential is greater or lesser. Why did we rank these guys? Why are they at this spot? Take a look at four Class of 2021 prospects and learn a little about their reputation.
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#206 Jalen Qualls Jalen Qualls 6'2" | SG Stratford | 2021 State TN (Stratford)
Jalen is a taller guard with a strong outside shooting touch. Needs to add muscle to his frame to play at the next level. Qualls is a strong catch-and-shoot piece at the high school level. His handle is better than average as a Metro Nashville “2” but needs to improve through skill-work to be an asset in college.
#207 Taylor Swanson Taylor Swanson 6'1" | PG Red Bank | 2021 State TN (Red Bank)
Taylor is an adept wing with some experience in the weight room. His lower body balance is exceptional. Every shot features a good, wide base with proper lift and elevation. Taylor can play beyond high school, but he will need to keep adding strength because he will suffer some whacks in the lane and finishing through will make him a stronger scorer.
#208 Kareem Sharif Kareem Sharif 6'2" | CG Rockvale | 2021 State TN (Rockvale)
Kareem Sharif Kareem Sharif 6'2" | CG Rockvale | 2021 State TN ended a game in December with a wonderful bucket. His strengths are length and agility. Decent handle at the college level. He projects as a small college off-guard.
#209 Scory Correa Scory Correa 5'10" | PG Lenoir City | 2021 State TN (Lenoir City)
Scory spent a lifetime at the free throw line during his first PrepHoops evaluation. His on-ball defense was exceptional facing Sweetwater. In one hectic stretch, Correa forced two turnovers all within the matter of 20 seconds. He ripped one free and scored the layup. On the next possession, Correa stole the inbounds, lost it, and then stole it back leading to another score. His court awareness was wonderful. In a February game against powerhouse Maryville, Correa put up 23 points with 9 assists. He is averaging 17+ points a night.
#210 Kawika Makua Kawika Makua 6'0" | PG Jefferson County | 2021 State TN (Jefferson County)
Evaluated for the first time early December against Alcoa and then again January against Greeneville (see below). Against Alcoa, “Instant offense came from Kawika. The 2-3 zone of Jefferson County looked pretty plain, but any turnover sprung Kawika into action and the end result took the form of a silky Makua layup.”
#1 Kawika Makua Kawika Makua 6'0" | PG Jefferson County | 2021 State TN (2021) – Jefferson County
Speedy. There is certainly a need for him to handle pressure with more poise. Makua does not have the escape-ability needed to play a quality trapping team.
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